Business Development Assistant

Smoothmoves, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoothmoves, Inc. in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide admin, research, and coordination support to the Business Development team.

You will help identify opportunities, maintain client data, prepare proposals, and coordinate meetings to drive business growth. The role involves market research, preparing client documents, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Prefer experience in business development, sales support, or similar roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BD team in identifying and researching potential clients and opportunities.
• Conduct market and competitor research and gather industry info.
• Maintain and update the database of clients, prospects, and leads.
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and client documents.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with clients.
• Monitor leads, inquiries, and BD activities.
• Prepare reports, trackers, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet client requirements.
• Assist in organizing documents for client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain filing and documentation of BD activities.
• Perform other administrative and BD-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Lead generation

Client coordination

Proposal & presentation prep

Data management

Research & market intel

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Business Development Assistant

Job Summary

The Business Development Assistant provides administrative, research, and coordination support to the Business Development team. The role assists in identifying business opportunities, maintaining client and prospect information, preparing proposals and presentations, and coordinating meetings and follow-ups to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development team in identifying and researching potential clients and business opportunities.
• Conduct market and competitor research and gather relevant industry information.
• Maintain and update the database of clients, prospects, leads, and business contacts.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, presentations, quotations, and other client-related documents.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with prospective and existing clients.
• Monitor and follow up on leads, inquiries, and business development activities.
• Assist in preparing reports, trackers, and presentations for management.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of client requirements and requests.
• Support the preparation and organization of documents for client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of business development activities.
• Perform other administrative and business development-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Preferably with experience in business development, sales support, marketing, account management, or a similar role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Lead generation and prospect research
• Client coordination and follow-up
• Proposal and presentation preparation
• Data management and reporting
• Basic knowledge of sales and business development processes